American Government Fundamentals

This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of American Government for 7th graders, including branches of government, key documents, and citizen rights.

Grade 7 Social studies Civics & GovernmentAmerican Government

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SS.7.C.1.1SS.7.C.1.5SS.7.C.2.1American GovernmentCivicsBranches of GovernmentConstitution

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American Government Fundamentals

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1. Which document established the United States as an independent nation and declared its separation from Great Britain?

The U.S. Constitution

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederation

2. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

All of the above

3. The United States Capitol building is home to the branch of government.

4. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the .

5. The President of the United States is part of the Legislative Branch.

True

False

6. Citizens have the right to free speech according to the First Amendment.

True

False

7. Briefly explain the concept of "separation of powers" in the U.S. government.